Senior Proposal Specialist - Growth & Strategy

About Aleut Federal

Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise dedicated to supporting the Unangax people of the Aleutian Islands. We provide top-notch service to various branches of the federal government and prioritize community involvement. Our culture encourages growth, diversity, and inclusion, and our motto, "We are One," reflects our unity and purpose.

The Senior Proposal Specialist performs the following duties:

• Support the proposal development process and other Growth efforts for Aleut’s Mission Support and Technology Services group (M&T).
• Develop and craft persuasive, well-written narratives for technical and management content, past performance descriptions, and other proposal sections.
• Develop themes/strength statements, discriminators, and key success factors based on the Capture Plan.
• Write technical sections, including executive summaries, technical approaches, and methodologies to communicate the proposed solution effectively.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and technical teams to translate complex technical concepts into clear and understandable language for non-technical readers and evaluators.
• Develop win themes for proposals.
• Analyze RFIs and RFPs for customer requirements and develop a solution that fits the customer's needs.
• Understand the competitive landscape and develop price-to-win strategies to submit winning proposals.
• Conduct research and interviews to gather necessary information and technical data for proposal development.
• Integrate feedback and suggestions from multiple stakeholders.
• Develop past performance descriptions that showcase Aleut’s relevant experience, successful projects, and positive outcomes.
• Review, analyze, and edit proposal content for clarity, consistency, and compliance with RFP and organizational standards, identifying areas for improvement in compliance and strength.
• Provide editing, proofreading, and reviews for proposals, RFI responses, and other deliverables.
• Contribute to proposal process improvement initiatives, including style guide enhancements and knowledge management.
• Assist with other proposal/Growth (BD)-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field (experience can substitute for specific degree specialty).
• Minimum three to five years of proven hands-on experience writing proposal narratives for various U.S. Federal Government clients, including IT/Cyber, Space, and Infrastructure (Facilities O&M and BOSS) arenas.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Knowledge of industry-standard proposal best practices and writing methodologies.
• Strong critical thinker, problem-solver, and naturally solution-oriented.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with a proven ability to work effectively with subject matter experts and proposal teams.
• Recent US Defense or Civilian Agency technology solutioning / delivery experience, preferably with the US Air Force/Space Force.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts quickly and effectively communicate them to various audiences.
• Ability to edit proposal content for grammar and consistency per RFP requirements and Aleut Federal style.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams/projects and respond promptly to tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and personal accountability for high-quality deliverables.
• Understanding of the Federal Government acquisition process.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse subject matter experts and Solution Architects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, Internet research, and proposal automation applications.
• Willingness to work extended hours, as necessary, to meet proposal response deadlines.
• APMP, Shipley, or similar certification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent writing skills involving customer-ready presentations, proposal content, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work as a self-starter, take initiative, and execute tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel (up to 20%) to meet with clients and teaming partners, support proposal efforts and attend conferences.

Salary Range: $100K-$125K

We will accept applications for this position until 02/24/2025 at 11:59p EST

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insur